This was taken by my Facebook friend, Paul Ingram this morning who lives high on the bluffs of my hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi. This happens on the Mighty Mississippi here when the towboats hit the two bridges going north/southbound but mainly southbound with the fast current. Lady Luck Casino and Hotel is in the foreground.
Click here to see the video that Paul recorded.
The Old Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg was struck by barges this morning at around 7:34 a.m.
Warren County Bridge Superintendent Herman Smith said the Motor Vessel Jason W. Nyberg was southbound when the collision occurred. The barges struck pier 4 on the 92-year-old structure.
The Nyberg was pushing 10 empty and two loaded tank barges, and the collision caused the tow to break apart. Vessels from Ergon Marine responded and captured the barges south of the Vicksburg bridges. No barges sank as the result of the incident, and there have been no reported injuries.
Smith added that train traffic has been halted on the Old Vicksburg Bridge until a bridge engineer can complete inspection for damage.
The Nyberg is owned by Marquette Transportation of Paducah, Ky.
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